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How to get fromEdinburgh Central Accommodation to Edinburgh Castleby tram, taxi, foot, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Central Accommodation to Edinburgh Castle by tram, taxi, foot, or bus

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from McDonald Road to Princes Streettram tram T50
    22 min
    £3

  2. Line 13 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hopetoun Crescent to Frederick Streetbus bus 13
    37 min
    £1–2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Central Accommodation to Edinburgh Castletaxi taxi 1.6 mi
    5 min
    £15–18

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Central Accommodation to Edinburgh Castlewalk walk 1.3 mi
    25 min

  5. Line 16 bus

    1. Take the bus from Elm Row to Princes Streetbus bus 16 / ...
    25 min
    £3

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leith Street to The Exchangebus bus N28
    35 min
    £2

Edinburgh Central Accommodation to Edinburgh Castle by foot and tram

Calendar1785Weekly Services
Duration22 minAverage Duration
Ticket£3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.6 mi
  • Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Central Accommodation, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from McDonald Road to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, Lothian operates a bus from Elm Row to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 10 min.

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